Siemens VBH14401 - Manual (Page 8)

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Please keep this instruction manual in a safe place.
When passing the vacuum cleaner on to a third party,
please also pass on this instruction manual.
Intended use
This vacuum cleaner is intended for domestic use only,
not for commercial use. Only use this vacuum cleaner
in accordance with the instructions in this instruction
manual. The manufacturer will not accept any
responsibility for damage caused by improper use or
incorrect operation. Therefore, please note the
following points.
The vacuum cleaner must only be operated with:
Original filter inserts
Original spare parts and accessories
The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for:
cleaning persons or animals
vacuuming up:
– Microbes
– Hazardous, sharp-edged, hot or burning
substances.
– Damp or liquid substances
– Highly flammable or explosive substances and
gases
– Ash, soot from tiled stoves and central heating
systems
Safety information
This vacuum cleaner complies with the generally
accepted standards of technology and relevant safety
regulations.
The charger must only be connected and operated as
specified on the rating plate.
Never use the vacuum cleaner without filter inserts.
The appliance may be damaged.
When disconnecting the charger from the mains,
pull on the plug, not the power cord.
The appliance may be used by children
over the age of 8 years and by persons
with reduced phy-sical, sensory or
mental capacity or by persons with a
lack of experience or knowledge if they
are supervised or have been instructed
on the safe use of the appliance and the
have under-stood the potential dangers
of using the appli-ance.
Children must never play with the
appliance
Cleaning and user maintenance must
never be carried out by children without
supervision.
Do not charge the appliance in temperatures below
0 °C or above 40 °C.
Do not connect or open a defective charger; replace
it with a new unit.
Do not operate a cordless vacuum cleaner if it is
damaged.
To avoid dangerous situations, repairs and spare part
replacements, which are not dealt with in this
instruction manual under »Cleaning«, must only be
carried out by an authorised after-sales service.
Protect vacuum cleaner and charger from
atmospheric exposure, moisture and sources of heat.
At the end of its life, the vacuum cleaner should be
disposed of in accordance with appropriate
regulations.
Disposal information
Please contact an exclusive dealer or your local council
to find out about current disposal routes.
Caution: This appliance contains rechargeable NiMH-
batteries. Before disposing of the appliance, remove
the discharged batteries (see pictures 19) and dispose
of them in an environmentally responsible manner.
Fold out the picture pages.
Before using for the first time
Fitting the charger
The charger can be used either fitted to the wall or
mounted on its floor support.
Figure
If fitting the charger to the wall, select a location
close to a socket and mount the charger (without its
floor support) on the wall using the screws provided.
Figure
When using the charger mounted on its floor support
fit the charger onto the base.
Figure
Plug the charging cable into the connection at the
side of the contact arm.
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